Virtual Enterprises InternationalRubric for Website Competition (Basic)

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Essential Components
  • Name, Company Description, and Disclaimer*
  • Products and Pricing
  • Order Form
  • Contact Info
  • Functionality
/ * Very few of the essential components are provided.
* Components are presented in an unprofessional manner
*Many links are not functional.
*Lacks Disclaimer / * Some of the components are provided.
* Components are presented in a somewhat professional manner.
*Several links are not functional
*Includes Disclaimer / * Many of the components are provided.
* Components are presented in a mostly professional manner
*Most links are functional.
*Includes Disclaimer / * All or most of the components are provided.
* Components are presented in a most professional manner.
*All links are functional.
*Includes Disclaimer
Organization & Efficiency
  • Site Navigation
  • Product presentation
  • User-friendly and intuitive
  • Space utilization and layout
/ * Products are not presented in a logical, rational manner.
* No apparent organization; website is difficult to navigate.
* Space is not effectively utilized. / * Products are presented in a somewhat logical, rational manner.
* Site is somewhat organized and user-friendly.
* Space is barely effectively utilized. / * Products are presented in a mostly logical, rational manner.
* Site is mostly organized and user-friendly.
* Space is effectively utilized. / * Products are presented in a logical, rational manner.
* Site is very organized and user-friendly.
* Space is maximized without compromising aesthetics.
Marketing Effectiveness
  • Brand image
  • Appropriate for target audience
  • Logo and Company Info
  • Appropriate & consistent fonts
  • Effective use of multimedia & interactive elements (ie. social media, games, polls, videos, etc.)
/ * Brand image is unclear
* Not appropriate
*Fonts are distracting and unreadable
*Optional use of multimedia and interactive elements detract from brand image / * Brand image is somewhat clear
* Somewhat appropriate
*Fonts lack consistency or appeal
*If included, multimedia and interactive elements little or no value to brand image / * Mostly clear brand image
* Mostly appropriate
*Fonts consistent with brand image
*Optional use of multimedia and interactive elements support the brand image / * Clear brand image
* Appropriate
*Fonts are appealing and consistent with brand image
*Multimedia and interactive elements are highly effective marketing tools
Presentation & Aesthetics
  • Complexity of design & use of graphics
  • Uniqueness
  • Meets industry standard for professional appearance
/ .
* Design is basic and/or not well executed.
* Images are not retouched and inconsistent w/ message
*No evidence of originality or new thoughts
* Website is memorable because of its shortcomings. / * Design is beyond basic and fairly well executed.
*Images may need correction but are consistent w/ message
*Little evidence of inventiveness
* Websiteis somewhat polished and professional. / * Website is well designed and the design is well executed.
* Images mostly retouched and consistent w/ message
*Elements shows some evidence of originality and inventiveness
* Website is mostly polished and professional. / * Design is exceptional and very well executed.
*Images retouched and consistent w/ message
*Elements are fresh original and inventive
* Website is verypolished and professional.
Content
  • Language
  • Mechanics
/ * Unclear and poorly-written language
* Many grammar and or spelling errors / * Language is not well-written but mostly clear
* Some grammar and or spelling errors / *Language is well-written, but may lack clarity
* Very few grammar and or spelling errors / * Language is clear and well-written
* No grammar and or spelling errors
*Disclaimer: This Virtual Enterprise online store is for educational purposes only. (2012-2013 – Firm Name) Total

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